The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (148% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Sue Allen (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHindley Nursery School
Nursery · 522m away
Hindley High School
Secondary · 540m away
Outwood Academy Hindley
Secondary · 542m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Primary · 829m away
Tanfield School
Special school · 832m away
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 907m away
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Primary · 951m away
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakfield High School and College's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield High School and College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakfield High School and College?
Oakfield High School and College currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakfield High School and College take?
Oakfield High School and College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Oakfield High School and College?
Oakfield High School and College is in Wigan, WN2 4XA, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakfield High School and College have a sixth form?
Yes, Oakfield High School and College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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